Windsor local briefs

Dec. 10, 2012

Town seeks board applicants

The Town of Windsor is searching for motivated, civic-minded people to assist the community. Applications are currently being accepted for the following advisory board openings:

• Tree Board: three four-year terms expiring September 2016. The Tree Board meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Windsor Town Hall. Applicants must be a resident of the Town of Windsor.

• Planning Commission: one vacated alternate term expiring March 2014. The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday and third Wednesday of each month at Windsor Town Hall. Applicants must be a resident of the Town of Windsor.

• Board of Adjustment: two four-year terms expiring September 2016; one full member and one alternate member position. The Board of Adjustment meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Windsor Town Hall. Applicants must be a resident of the Town of Windsor.

Past agendas and meeting minutes can be found at www.windsorgov.com under Government then Boards and Commissions.

Interested applicants must submit an application, which can be obtained at www.windsorgov.com or picked up at the Windsor Town Hall. Completed applications can be mailed to: Patti Garcia, Town Clerk, Town of Windsor, 301 Walnut Street, Windsor, CO 80550 or emailed to pgarciawindsorgov.com. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Dec. 14.

Submit your photos of holiday lights

The holiday season is here, and the Windsor Beacon is looking for your pictures of holiday lights to run in our paper between now and Dec. 25. Email your photos to AshleyKeesis@WindsorBeacon.com or bring them to our office at 425 Main St.

Brush recycling hours change for season

The Town of Windsor is changing to winter hours for the Brush Recycling Site, 801 Diamond Valley Drive. Winter hours are from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

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Brush permits for 2013 are now available. Bring your 2012 permit to Town Hall, 301 Walnut St.; the Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th Street; or the Brush Recycling Site, 801 Diamond Valley Drive, and exchange it for the new 2013 permit. Residents who do not have a 2012 permit can pick one up at Town Hall or the CRC and will be asked to verify their address. The permit is free; however, load fees will apply at the site, with the exception of free Christmas tree disposal (times listed below). Residents wishing to dispose of Christmas trees must display a valid brush recycling permit.

The special extended hours for Christmas tree recycling are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 26-30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 31, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 2-6. The site is closed Jan. 1.

Coffee with mayor planned

Mayor John Vazquez invites Windsor residents to join him for coffee and conversation from 7:30-9 a.m., Dec. 22 at the Alba Coffee, 1530 Main St. All beverages will be complimentary “On the Town” of Windsor. The mayor will be visiting several local coffee shops to listen to comments, answer questions and address any concerns residents may have regarding the Town of Windsor.

Arbor Day Calendars available now

The 2013 Arbor Day poster calendars are now available at the Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th St., and at Town Hall, 301 Walnut St. Supplies are limited.

The calendar features posters created by Weld RE-4 elementary school students and poetry created by middle school students. The theme, “Celebrate Trees in our Community,” is incorporated in the poster artwork.

For more information on the calendar or tree-related issues, call Windsor Forestry at (970) 674-2440.

WCA presents 'Aladdin'

Windsor Charter Academy presents “Aladdin Jr. the Musical.” The show will be performed at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Tickets are available at the door at a cost of $6 for adults, $4 for students and $20 for a family of five.

Film showing explores Latino heritage

The Town of Windsor Museum is hosting a special viewing of “La Raza de Colorado: La Historia,” an Emmy Award-winning production from Rocky Mountain PBS. The documentary will be shown from 3-4 p.m., Dec. 15 at the Art & Heritage Center, 116 5th St., in Windsor (located just north of Pike’s Auto).

“La Raza de Colorado: La Historia” explores the extraordinary history and heritage of Colorado’s Latino culture from the 1500s to the 1940s. This documentary accompanies the current exhibit “Bittersweet Harvest” at the Art & Heritage Center.